Bob Bradley has always been a tremendous example for his players and leader as a soccer coach. Now, in the wake of a terrible tragedy, he is asked to do the same for a nation.
Bradley insisted Monday that he is "totally committed" to coaching Egypt's national soccer team despite the turmoil in the country following the riot at a game last week that left more than 70 dead.

Photo: Nicolae Stoian

Philadelphia Union got the MLS All-Star game for PPL Park.

So why aren't you excited?

Why was there a collective yawn in response to Tuesday's announcement when there could have been rapturous joy?

Was it because word had leaked out early and killed the surprise factor?

At 10-year Anniversary Of Dark MLS Days - Daily Soccer Fix

This recap of the days when MLS was the very precipice of failure is a must read. Just 10 years ago MLS was paying to be on TV (that actually ended in 2002), contracted 2 teams, had only 1 soccer stadium and couldn't dream of DPs nor averaging more than 17,000 fans per game.

Last year we debuted our first selection ever for "Person of the Year". The award went to the German ad agency Nordpol+ for their roll in creating the brat train and under-the-seat kegs at St. Pauli's (Germany) soccer stadium.
Beer and soccer indeed.
This year we're opening the award to out FBM community to decide.

Grant Wahl, failed candidate for the FIFA presidency and writer at SI.com on all things football has listed all 19 MLS franchises in order of perceived ambitions. Not surprisingly, LA is #1, followed by Seattle and NY. Not surprisingly either, our beloved Revs are last.

Here is the commentary that follows the Revs entry:

No fan base sends me more complaints about its own team ownership than New England's.

Fairly quiet business weekend in American soccer, but here are a couple of stories worth noting. We'll start in New England, where owner Robert Kraft is pursuing a resort casino development across the street from Gillette Stadium, the current home of the Revs and Patriots. The story is significant to soccer fans only because of potential impacts on the Revolution's efforts to build a soccer specific stadium in the Boston area.

The Stanford Cardinal are the newest champions of Division I women's college soccer after defeating Duke 1-0 in a hard-fought final at KSU Soccer Stadium outside Atlanta. The winning goal was scored about ten minutes into the second half by Teresa Noyola. Much had been stated about Duke's slow starts in their previous NCAA Tournament matches, and I think coach Robbie Church must have communicated to the team that if they did the same against Stanford they would find themselves behind early.

Been a while since we've last taken a look at soccer stadium construction around Major League Soccer. It makes sense to start in Houston where the league announced that the new 22,000 seat stadium will host its first Dynamo match on May 12, 2012. The project is quickly progressing in downtown Houston and is being touted as the first MLS stadium to open in a city's downtown district.

"Ok. You guys both see that women waving in the black top over there? Wow." said the ref.The San Jose Earthquakes are still a ways off from getting final approval for a soccer-specific stadium, but as they continue to push for it more and more details are coming out about its proposed design.

"Keep D.C. United" is a fan founded and volunteer driven movement with aim at keeping DC United in the Washington, DC area. For 16 years, United has been housed at the certainly historic, but ultimately decrepit RFK Stadium. The fans have certainly formed a bond with the stadium that moves, quite literally, with them.

KSU Soccer Stadium will soon play host the the 2011 NCAA Division I Women's College Cup Finals. Sixty-Four teams started the tournament and are fighting towards a spot in Kennesaw, GA. The semifinal matches will be played on December 2nd at 5 & 7:30 PM followed by the championship match on Sunday, December 4th at 1 PM.

Coaching changes aren't usually fodder for this website, but since the Revs have reached into their broadcast booth when grabbing a coach for the 2012 version of the team, we can file this under media coverage of the team. Heaps retired after the 2009 season and spent two years paired with Brad Feldman while providing color commentary.

The annual MLS State of the League audio conference, held prior to the MLS Cup, is usually good for some news and gossip from the MLS league office. This year's conference was no different, as The Commish touched on the ...
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We know, guys. Trust me. We know.

We know you played your hearts out Sunday.

We know you left everything on the field in those ridiculously exciting, maddening, painful closing minutes.

We know you had to overcome your manager's bad decisions.

On a drippy, grey Sunday soccer fans get a triple header of games to enjoy. Match action starts with season #10 and wild card winners New York Red Bulls hosting the Supporters Shield winning Los Angeles Galaxy out in the suburbs of Metropolis. At Noon Pacific on ESPN2 this game has the marquee names of David Beckham and Thierry Henry, but a few of the DPs may be limited due to injury.

We've talked a lot on here about the 20th Major League Soccer franchise being in New York City. The league has stated on several occasions that they want the club in the Big Apple. But there are a couple cities around the country that are hoping to cash in on the 20th franchise and jump in ahead of a potential New York club.

Have some free time and want to raise a ruckus? DC United's Director of Marketing Communications Kyle Sheldon (@kylesheldon) is being openly anti-Brad Davis for MVP on Twitter. So, do with that information what you will.

• Houston's Brad Davis emerges as MVP front-runner [Sporting News]
• Dynamo in wait-and-see mode on playoff position [Houston Chronicle]
• Top 50 MLS Cup Moments: #33 Saving Grace [MLS Soccer]
• Stadium risers set to be completed Wednesday morning [Houston Dynamo]

In Other News:

• United's Charlie Davies files $20 million lawsuit [Washington Post]
• Talking Tactics: As postseason looms, goals dry up [MLS Soccer]

Hey, hey, hey. Another Major League Soccer club is close to putting shovels in the ground and building a brand new facility to call their own. CenterLineSoccer is reporting that the San Jose Earthquakes' proposed new stadium has gone through the neighborhood scrutiny and could be on their way to getting this facility built.

Fort Hays State's Ricardo Yeverino scored his seventh goal in the past four games as the host Tigers tied the visiting Tigers of Colorado College 1-1 on Friday night at the FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays, Kan.

Yeverino gave the host Tigers a 1-0 advantage in the 33rd minute, scoring on a shot inside the box to the right corner of the goal.

The Colorado School of Mines women's soccer team scored four-plus goals for the second straight game defeating Colorado Christian by a score of 5-0 on Wednesday evening in RMAC action at the CSM Soccer Stadium.

The two teams shared possession in the middle of the field for the first 20 minutes until Erin Onat put Mines on the board in the 24th minute.

The Colorado School of Mines women's soccer team scored four first-half goals on its way to a convincing 4-0 win over UC-Colorado Springs in RMAC action on Sunday afternoon at the CSM Soccer Stadium.

Mines broke through in the 26th minute when Dani Hering played a ball far post that looked like it was on its way out of bounds when Erin Onat back heeled the ball in to give CSM the lead.

University of Denver midfielder Brian Hoyt scored both Pioneers goals, but the College of Charleston put three tallies on the scoreboard to defeat the Pioneers 3-2 at CIBER Field at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

"I didn't think we played particularly well in any portion of the game, but I guess we were good enough to get two back," said head coach Bobby Muuss.

John Melcher and Garrett Getschow each scored twice and the Air Force men's soccer team scored three goals in the first seven-plus minutes as the Falcons won its fourth straight game with a 6-1 victory Sunday over Buffalo at Cadet Soccer Stadium.

The Falcons, off to their best start since 2001, improved to 5-1-o, while the Bulls fell to 4-3-1.

A pair of goals by Kailey Anders pushed Arkansas past Air Force, 2-1, Friday night at the Cadet Soccer Stadium.

The loss drops the Falcons to 4-4-0 on the season, while the Razorbacks improved to 2-4-0.

Anders scored the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute, stopping a Falcon rally.

Brian Klazura scored in the first five minutes and Garrett Getschow and John Melcher each added a second-half tally to lead the Air Force men's soccer team to a 3-1 victory Friday over College of Charleston at Cadet Soccer Stadium.

With the win, Air Force's third straight, the Falcons improved to 4-1-0, while the Cougars fell to 3-2-1.

The Air Force Academy women made a second half goal stand up on Friday night, while the men needed a last-minute strike as the two teams each posted victories.

Megan Dozier's goal in the 71st minute lifted Air Force women's soccer to a 1-0 win over Weber State at the Cadet Soccer Stadium.

At 4-2-0, the Falcons are off to their best start since the 2003 season.

Soccer America reports on the early season large crowds in college soccer.
Clemson drew its largest regular-season crowd ever when 7,423 turned out Friday night at Historic Riggs Field to watch the Tigers beat South Carolina. The win snapped a four-game losing streak in their Palmetto State derby, one of the nation's top non-conference clashes held each year.

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend and the traditional end of Summer.

Quiet weekend in Major League Soccer with only RSL and Philly meeting in Utah. A solid crowd of 18,700 attended the 2-1 RSL victory. Most American fans turned their televisions to the Home Depot Center on Friday night, where the USMNT hosted Costa Rica for an international friendly.

San Antonio based Spurs Sports and Entertainment company owns the NBA San Antonio Spurs, the WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, the AHL Minor League San Antonio Rampage, the NBA D-league Austin Toros. They wanted to bring professional Soccer to the Alamo City, but bad decisions and delayed action caused the organization to watch from the sidelines as another investor bought the rights to a NASL second division club.

BOCA RATON, FL Keelin Winters' 31st minute goal wasn't enough to lead the Breakers back to the WPS semifinals this season, as the Breakers fell to magicJack 3-1 Wednesday night at FAU Soccer Stadium.

The rookie midfielder's tally leveled it after Abby Wambach's first goal gave the home club the early lead in the 6th minute.

(Photos: Earl Gardner)

On a beautiful summer evening along the shores of the Delaware River, 200 Sons of Ben members gathered in PPL Park's Section 107, looking out over the Commodore Barry Bridge. Across the pitch on the opposite side of the stadium, the word "Union" was emblazoned across the empty seats.

On Saturday, July 22nd, in the Atlanta Beat's first home game since the end of the World Cup the fans came out in full support with a sold out KSU Soccer Stadium. The official attendance was announced at 9,345. The Beat were looking to break their 12 game winless streak against a magicJack team that was coming off short rest after taking on Western New York Flash three days prior.

November 19 might prove to be more than just the jumping off point for annual rivalry games at PPL Park between Villanova and Delaware.

According to the Delaware Online, Villanova is looking at the game as a possible jumping off point for their possible conference move.

Villanova coach Andy Talley called the Nov.

Individual tickets to all University of Denver men's and women's soccer games at CIBER Field go on sale Friday at 9 a.m.

Individual game tickets during the 2011 season are $8 for a reserved seatback and $5 for general admission, and may be purchased by phone at 303-871-2336, online at DenverPioneers.

The University of Denver women's soccer team will open the 2011 season on Aug. 19, when the Pioneers host the first two games of the Inaugural Colorado Cup at CIBER Field at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.

In addition to DU, the showcase features Colorado, Colorado College and Northern Colorado.

The Atlanta Beat will welcome home several stars of the Women's World Cup this Saturday July 23rd at KSU Soccer Stadium.

WPS Women's World Cup Heroes include:

ATLANTA BEAT: CARLI LLOYD (USA), HEATHER MITTS (USA), KELLY PARKER (Canada)

MAGICJACK: ABBY WAMBACH, HOPE SOLO, MEGAN RAPINOE, SHANNON BOXX, CHRISTIE RAMPONE, BECKY SAUERBRUNN (ALL USA)

The game starts at 7 PM but the pre-game celebration begins at 6:45 PM.

The University of Denver men's and women's soccer season tickets are on sale now for the 2011 season.

Tickets for nine Denver Men's Soccer games and nine Denver Women's Soccer games went on sale on Friday.

By purchasing season tickets, fans will enjoy the same centerfield seat, including a comfortable seatback for all 18 games at CIBER Field at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.

The Philly Soccer Page " Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas USA

Philadelphia Union will aim to end a miserable week with a win against a Chivas USA squad that limps into Chester with one win in its last six matches.

The Philly Soccer Page " Union v Kansas City in pictures
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was on hand for Wednesday's scoreless draw with Kansas City.

What a game. An unbelievable second half marked by a great Captain Jack goal followed almost immediately by Kevin Goldthwaite getting his first notch on the score sheet and then, as if an angel graced the field, Stephen Keel, former Portland Timbers defender, netted an own goal against the New York Red Bulls to put the Timbers up 3-1.

The DU women's soccer team will open the 2011 season in the inaugural Colorado Cup during a schedule that features nine games at CIBER Field at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium, head coach Jeff Hooker announced Friday.

The Pioneers will face three 2010 NCAA Tournament teams, including Auburn and Middle Tennessee at home, as well as hosting Nebraska in its first year in the Big 10.